CR 500E over Little Blue River
FairShelby County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 350 N · Structure no. 7300029
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500E over Little Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500E over Little Blue River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 500E over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500E over Little Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does CR 500E over Little Blue River carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 500E over Little Blue River?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500E over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.